I write about television, from the programming and the ratings to the personalities and the local developments. I comment on news events as they play out on television. I write the TV Guy blog and contribute stories to the A, Local, Business, Local, Arts and Calendar sections.

I was born in Denver and grew up in rural Central Missouri. I received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. I have worked at newspapers in Anderson, S.C.; Columbia, Mo.; Miami and Orlando.

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Jodi Arias: Robotic at life-and-death moment 5/21/2013
In begging for her life, Jodi Arias gave a robotic speech to jurors Tuesday. The human touch seems alien to Arias, even at a crucial moment in her life.

WKMG's stunner: What happened to Disney employee? 5/21/2013
WKMG-Channel 6's Tony Pipitone had a big surprise in his late Monday report about a girl's molestation on a Disney Cruise Line ship.

'NCIS,' 'Big Bang Theory' top week; ABC scores big win 5/21/2013
For the first time, another network has beat Fox during "American Idol" finale week. Disney-owned ABC scored the big win in the 18-to-49 age group.

'Dancing With the Stars': most intrigue, most viewers 5/21/2013
UPDATED: Monday's most-watched series are back with results Tuesday night. "Dancing With the Stars" wraps up its season at 9 p.m. on ABC. Monday's installment, with performances by the four finalists, was easily Monday's most-seen program in nationally and locally.

'Dancing With the Stars': Kellie Pickler should win 5/20/2013
The whole season of "Dancing With the Stars" was determined Monday night in the third round. Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough delivered a stunning freestyle that confirmed they are the strongest team in a tight contest.